Coup d'oeil is a French phrase which refers to a glance or a quick view. Sometimes it is also used to describe someone's ability to perceive something intuitively. There are several synonyms for coup d'oeil including glance, glimpse, peek, peep, look, view, sight, inspection, scrutiny, perception, and recognition. Each of these words suggests a slightly different way of observing something - whether it's a quick, casual glance or a more intense examination. But all of these synonyms share the same basic meaning as coup d'oeil - the act of looking at something, even if just briefly.
